Vrailas runs six Burger King franchises in Maury, Marshall and Bedford counties. He will receive his award on April 26.

“A large number of people gave me opportunities to succeed, and I’ve been fortunate that my hard work has allowed me to enjoy a good life and to be able to give back to the community,” Vrailas said in a press release.

Launched in 2009, the award recognizes individuals who have been quiet but effective achievers and whose integrity and successes are representative of both the American spirit and the values of First Farmers, according to a press release.

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Real estate firm

adds new member

Native Columbian Gale Courtney Moore joined the McEwen Group LLC as an affiliate broker.

More has managed rental properties for the past 13 years and has a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University.

“I am thrilled to be joining The McEwen Group,” More said in the release. “My goal is to fill any real estate gap that might arise.”

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State releases county jobless rates

Maury and surrounding counties all showed a slight decrease in unemployment rates from January to February, but several areas remain at double digits, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Maury County registered a 9.3 percent unemployment rate in February, a 0.2 decrease from January’s rate of 9.5 percent. Giles County showed a 9.7 percent rate, a 0.4 rate decline from January’s rate of 10.1 percent.

Hickman County dropped from 9.6 percent in January to 9.4 percent in February. Lawrence County fell a tenth of a percentage point from 12.6 percent to 12.5 percent during the same period. A slight drop occurred in Lewis County from 11.7 percent to 11.3 percent. Marshall County showed the largest decline in the six county area with a 11.4 percent rate in January that fell to 10.8 percent in February.

Williamson County registered the state’s lowest unemployment rate at 5.3 percent in February, a 0.1 percent increase from January. The state’s highest unemployment rate was in Scott County at 17.4 percent for February, which marked a 0.7 decrease from January’s rate of 18.1 percent.

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Business event slated

The Marshall County Chamber of Commerce will host Business Expo 2013, offering several seminars and networking opportunities, according to a press release.

The event will be held from noon-7 p.m. Thursday at the Powder Room, 570 W. Church St., Lewisburg. Several local business sponsors will be on-site to answer any questions.

More information may be obtained by calling (931) 359-3863 or emailing office@marshallchamber.org.

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